Case Studies
I M Kelly Automotive
Rules of engagement
Steve Duckers of I M Kelly Automotive told Alan Swaby what it’s like to be on the front line in the automotive supply business
April 2003
IADA
Independent alliance
National power with local strength is not easy for independently-owned companies to achieve, but IADA has shown how it can be done, as chairman Sean Thorogood explained to Robert Pols
October 2006
IBP Conex
Making the connection
IBP Conex has secured the advantage, not only with its innovative pipe fitting technology, but with an ERP system that has a wealth of exciting potential. Engineering manager Dave Hunter talked to Bernie Sheehan.
May 2002
Ibstock Brick
Building blocks
Ibstock Brick is building on its continuous improvement programme and its influence on innovation, quality, customer service, people and culture. Ruari McCallion spoke to John Lambert
October 2005
Ibstock Brick
Another brick in the wall
Ibstock Brick is changing its working methods and introducing new product lines to ensure it stays where it wants to be – a leader in the building materials industry. Ruari McCallion spoke to John Lambert
September 2005
Ibstock Brick
Building bricks
A strong continuous improvement programme and innovative products and a are all cornerstones to the success of Ibstock Brick, as Keith Morton and John Hickling explained to Anne Edwards
May 2004
Icon Polymer
Executing improvement
As a member of the polymer industry, Icon Polymer Group supplies a wide range of products across a diverse application base. Tim Brown finds out from managing director, Tim Pryce, how process management improvements on all levels have ensured Icon manufacture products to an exceptionally high reliability standard for the transport, aerospace, defence, and power generation industries.
December 2009
Icon Polymer
Passion in progression
A passion for continuous improvement has been the foundation stone of Icon Polymer says Mick Tolliday, perations director. Louise Hoffman reports
August 2008
Icon Polymer
A philosophy of flexibility
Icon Polymer’s lean production of technically complex, high performance, safety-critical,
cost-effective rubber components is underpinned by a ‘plan, do, check and act’ approach; Mick Tolliday shared the details with Anne Edwards
May 2007
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